Republic of Kenya
Office of the President
Presidency and Cabinet Affairs Office
Constitution of the Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson and Members of the Public Service Commission
Announcement of Vacancies
1. Members (7 Positions)
1. Members (7 Positions)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of member of the selection panel for the appointment of the Chairperson and Members of the Public Service Commission.
Applicants should have the qualifications outlined below:-
(a) Experience, Qualifications and Competencies
I. Trade Union Specialist
A person shall be qualified for appointment to the panel as a Trade Union Specialist if the person:
(i) Has at least fifteen (15) years working experience in the leadership position of a large Trade Union in Kenya;
(ii) Holds a Bachelors degree from a recognized university;
(iii) Holds a Post-graduate qualification in Labour/Industrial Relation, Human Resource Management or Law from a recognized institution;
(iv) Is conversant with the Constitution of Kenya, the Public Service Commission of Kenya Act, the operations of the Government and the Public Service Commission of Kenya;
(v) Understands the dynamics of the Labour Market in Kenya;
(vi) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
II. Human Resource Expert
A person shall be qualified for appointment to the panel as a Human Resource Expert if the person:
(i) Has a minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in Human Resource Management at a senior position in the Public Service or Private Sector in Kenya;
(ii) Holds a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Business Administration, Human Resource/Personnel Management, Government, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics or any other relevant Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
(iii) Holds a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Business Administration, Human Resource/Personnel Management, Government, Public Administration, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics or any other relevant Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
(iv) Is a member of a relevant professional body;
(v) Is competent in recruitment and selection processes and procedures;
(vi) Is conversant with Constitution of Kenya, 2010; the Public Service Commission of Kenya Act, the operations of the Government and the Public Service Commission of Kenya;
(vii) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity;
(viii) Has professional, managerial and administrative capabilities in the Human Resource Management field.
III. Finance and Accounting Expert
A person shall be qualified for appointment to the panel as a Finance and Accounting Expert if the person:
(i) Has a minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in Finance/Accounting field at a senior position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
(ii) Holds a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Management/Administration (Finance or Accounting option) from a recognized institution;
(iii) Holds a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Accounting, Finance, Business Management/Administration (Finance or Accounting option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(iv) Is a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA (K) and an Associate of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(v) Is conversant with Constitution of Kenya, the Public Service Commission Act, the operations of the Government and the Public Service Commission of Kenya;
(vi) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity;
(vii) Has professional, managerial and administrative capabilities in Finance and Accounting field.
IV. Public Administration Expert
A person shall be qualified for appointment to the panel as a Public Administration Expert if the person:
(i) Has a minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in a senior administrative position in the Public Service;
(ii) Holds a Bachelors degree in Government or any other related Social Science from a recognized institution;
(iii) Holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or any relevant Social Science from a recognized institution;
(iv) Is conversant with Constitution of Kenya, 2010, the Public Service Commission Act, the operations of the Government and the Public Service Commission of Kenya;
(v) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity;
(vi) Demonstrates a clear understanding of the Kenya Vision 2030 and related development goals.
V. Legal Expert
A person shall be qualified for appointment to the panel as a Legal Expert if the person:
(i) Has a minimum of fifteen (15) years experience as a judge of the High Court or as a distinguished Academic/Judicial/Legal practitioner;
(ii) Holds Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution;
(iii) Holds a Masters of Laws (LLM) from a recognized institution;
(iv) Has been admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
(v) Is conversant with Constitution of Kenya, 2010, the Public Service Commission Act, the operations of the Government and the Public Service Commission of Kenya;
(vi) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
VI. Retired Civil Servant
A person shall be qualified for appointment to the panel as a Retired Civil Servant if the person:
(i) Is a retired senior Civil Servant with a cumulative proven and relevant experience of at least fifteen (15) years, the last three (3) years of which must have been at top management level;
(ii) Holds a Bachelors Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
(iii) Has Leadership and professional competence in work performance and a clear understanding of National Goals and Policies;
(iv) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
VII. ICT Expert
(i) Has a minimum of fifteen (15) years experience at senior levels in ICT;
(ii) Holds a Masters degree in a relevant field from a recognized university;
(iii) Is conversant with Constitution of Kenya, 2010; the Public Service Commission of Kenya Act, the operations of the Government and the Public Service Commission of Kenya;
(iv) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity;
(v) Has professional, managerial and administrative capabilities in the ICT field.
(b) Personal Qualities
In addition to qualifications in specific professional areas, a member of the Selection Panel will be required to have the qualities outlined below:
(i) Good interpersonal skills;
(ii) Oral and written communication skills;
(iii) Ability to articulate issues;
(iv) Team player.
(c) Duration of Appointment: The Panel is expected to finish its work on or before 28th September 2012.
(d) Terms of Service: The appointment is temporary.
Applications, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, together with relevant testimonials and certificates should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary, Secretary to the
Cabinet and Ag. Head of the Public Service,
Harambee House,
P.O. Box 62345 – 00200,
Nairobi
Cabinet and Ag. Head of the Public Service,
Harambee House,
P.O. Box 62345 – 00200,
Nairobi
or delivered to Room 106, 1st Floor, Harambee House between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on working days,
or e-mailed to: psc.applications@kenya.go.ke
The Envelope should be clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF MEMBER OF THE SELECTION PANEL FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION”
Closing date: 5th September 2012 at 5.00 p.m.
The Permanent Secretary, Secretary to the Cabinet and Ag. Head of the Public Service.